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EPISODE · Jun 10, 2026 · 8 MIN

Shivaji's Fort of Raigad: The Capital That Crowned Swarajya

from Shivaji Maharaj: The Warrior King Who Changed Indian History — Fexingo History · host Fexingo

In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore Raigad, the mountain fortress that became the heart of Shivaji Maharaj's kingdom. We climb the steep steps past the Maha Darwaza, walk the ruins of the royal court and the Ganga Sagar tank, and stand on the Takmak Tok cliff where justice was swift. We hear how Shivaji was crowned Chhatrapati atop Raigad in 1674, with Gaga Bhatt presiding and the Ashta Pradhan at his side. We also uncover the engineering behind the fort's water systems, the story of the Hirakani Buruj and the brave woman who climbed down the cliff to feed her baby, and how Raigad fell to the Mughals after Sambhaji's capture. Finally, we reflect on what Raigad means to Maratha memory today. A journey into stone, water, and the weight of a crown. #Raigad #ShivajiMaharaj #MarathaEmpire #FortArchitecture #Chhatrapati #GagaBhatt #AshtaPradhan #HirakaniBuruj #TakmakTok #GangaSagar #Mavalas #Sahyadri #Swarajya #HindaviSwarajya #IndianHistory #SouthAsianHistory #History #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore Raigad, the mountain fortress that became the heart of Shivaji Maharaj's kingdom. We climb the steep steps past the Maha Darwaza, walk the ruins of the royal court and the Ganga Sagar tank, and stand on the Takmak Tok cliff where justice was swift. We hear how Shivaji was crowned Chhatrapati atop Raigad in 1674, with Gaga Bhatt presiding and the Ashta Pradhan at his side. We also uncover the engineering behind the fort's water systems, the story of the Hirakani Buruj and the brave woman who climbed down the cliff to feed her baby, and how Raigad fell to the Mughals after Sambhaji's capture. Finally, we reflect on what Raigad means to Maratha memory today. A journey into stone, water, and the weight of a crown. #Raigad #ShivajiMaharaj #MarathaEmpire #FortArchitecture #Chhatrapati #GagaBhatt #AshtaPradhan #HirakaniBuruj #TakmakTok #GangaSagar #Mavalas #Sahyadri #Swarajya #HindaviSwarajya #IndianHistory #SouthAsianHistory #History #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

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